cup of coffee
Diner counter staple
A cup of coffee is a serving of the brewed beverage, typically in a mug or cup.
The phrase often stands for the social ritual around it: Let's grab a cup of coffee sometime.
In sports, a cup of coffee describes a brief stint in the major leagues—barely long enough to drink one: He had a cup of coffee with the Yankees in '98.
Concentrated pressurized brew
- latteEspresso with steamed milk
- cappuccinoEspresso with frothed milk
- americanoEspresso plus hot water
- macchiatoEspresso topped with foam
flat white · mocha · ristretto · drip · brew · cortado · lungo · cold brew
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- buzzContinuous low drone
- pick-me-upRestorative drink or snack
- alertnessActive mental awareness
wakefulness · stimulant · boost · pep · vigor · revitalization · eye-opener · second wind
Gathering for discussion
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- dateSpecific day or outing
- catch-upReaching others' level
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
barista · friends · colleagues · chat · gathering · terrace · sidewalk cafe · brunch
Pleasing olfactory quality
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- roastedCooked uncovered with heat
- beansEdible pod seeds
- scentAirborne odor detected
richness · nutty · chocolatey · caramel · earthy · toasty · bold · smoky
Daily start-of-day habits
- quiet momentBrief period of calm
- preparationArranging things in advance
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- grindingMolar action sometimes
contemplation · solitude · mindfulness · tradition · habit · comfort · grounding · savoring
espresso
Concentrated pressurized brew
- latteEspresso with steamed milk
- cappuccinoEspresso with frothed milk
- americanoEspresso plus hot water
macchiato · flat white · mocha · ristretto · drip · brew · cortado · lungo · cold brew · pour-over
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- buzzContinuous low drone
- pick-me-upRestorative drink or snack
alertness · wakefulness · stimulant · boost · pep · vigor · revitalization · eye-opener · second wind · fuel
meeting
Gathering for discussion
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
- dateSpecific day or outing
- catch-upReaching others' level
networking · barista · friends · colleagues · chat · gathering · terrace · sidewalk cafe · brunch · interview
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
scent · richness · nutty · chocolatey · caramel · earthy · toasty · bold · smoky · fruity
morning routine
Daily start-of-day habits
- quiet momentBrief period of calm
- preparationArranging things in advance
- brewingBeverage preparation process
grinding · contemplation · solitude · mindfulness · tradition · habit · comfort · grounding · savoring · newspaper
dawn
Day's first glow
wakeup · daybreak · commute · early · routine · workday · weekday · start the day · first thing · bedside
cup of coffeecup of tea
Personal preference or interest
tea · herbal tea · chamomile tea · glass of milk · hot chocolate
cup of coffeesleeping pill
Medication inducing slumber
sedative · nightcap · chamomile tea · decaf · herbal tea
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